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Default Leak proofing round a soil pipe when building a conservatory

Cicero,

Great. I had to read it twice but now I understand - and it seems
workable - for me anyway.

If I choose this method, it doesnt matter how I start the conservatory

Thanks very much

Bhupesh



Cicero wrote:


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If you have a flashing on the house wall covering the wall plate this will
work - it worked for me. You might have to vary the details but the
general idea works.

Cut two squares of lead flashing about 12" square (but to suit your
dimensions). Cut a circular hole in each about an inch less than the
diameter of the soil pipe. Use a pair of pliers to make a 1/2" upstand all
round each hole so that the hole is now the same diameter of the soil
pipe. Now make a cut in the side of each so that the piece of flashing can
be fed in from the side - requires some bending, and the cuts must be in
opposite sides. Make sure that each of the pieces of flashing can be fed
under the wall-plate flashing. When both pieces are correctly positioned
and tamped down, run a bead of silicone around the joint between the pipe
and the small upstands made in the flashing. Mine has been in place for
about two years now with no leaks.

Cic.
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